Best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,935 Turn-Based Strategy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Turn-Based Strategy game rankings were last updated on 3/20/2025.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,067 positive reviews and 2,696 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,876 positive reviews and 1,647 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,476 positive reviews and 2,286 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,239 positive reviews and 3,290 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Tactical Breach Wizards
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Tactical Breach Wizards has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,754 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
6. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,447 positive reviews and 218 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
7. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,706 positive reviews and 7,857 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
8. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,414 positive reviews and 945 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
9. WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
WitchSpring R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,100 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,274 positive reviews and 113 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 22,349 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,234 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,253 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,910 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 496 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 9). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). WitchSpring R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.